RELOCATION CHECKLIST
 Once you have your new address:

  • Arrange transfer of school records

  • Use USPS change-of-address cards, available free at your post office to notify:
 
  • Savings & Loans
  • Bank
  • Finance Company
  • Credit Union
  • Credit Bureau
  • Credit Cards
  
  • Relatives
  • Friends
  • Church
  • Clubs
  • Magazines
 Once you have your exact moving date:
  • Notify companies and services at your current address of cut-off date and final billing address:
 
  • Telephone
  • Gas & Electricity
  • Water
  • Newspaper
  
  • Cable TV
  • Sewer
  • Garbage Pick-up
  • Notify companies and services in your new location of service start dates:
 
  • Telephone
  • Gas & Electricity
  • Water
  • Sewer
    
 Moving day helpful hints:
  • When packing, label each box for its general contents.

Pack a special box marked “Load Last – Unload First”. This will be your family’s “survival kit” while in the moving process. Ideas on what to include are:

Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom
Paper plates and cups Toilet Paper Alarm Clock
Plastic Utensils Towels Pajamas
Frying Pan Shampoo Sheets
Can Opener Soap Pillows
Serving Spoon Toothbrushes Blankets
Aluminum Foil Toothpaste 2 Complete outfits for each family member
Dishwashing Detergent Hair Dryer  
Dish towels & sponge Personal Toiletries  
Trash bags First Aid Items  
Saucepan   Miscellaneous Items
Paper towels Staple Foods Telephone
Pitcher Macaroni & Cheese Paper/Pens
Coffee Peanut Butter & Jelly Tape
Leftover Containers Crackers Scissors
Cleaning Supplies    

 
 Pets, Plants and Personals 

 

For the most part, your carrier will be responsible for moving your goods. Nevertheless, there are some items you must decide to carry – or not carry – with you. Here are a few tips and guidelines you should use in deciding what to take with you during the trip - and what NOT to forget.

Pets

More than likely, you’ll have your pet with you if you’re traveling by car, because it’s against the law to transport any animals, other than seeing eye dogs, by bus or train, If you’re flying, however, you will need to transport your pet by plane as well. Contact your airline to discuss travel arrangements.

Plants 

Your carrier will only transport plants if your new destination is not more than 150 miles away and doesn’t take longer than 24 hours to reach. No carrier will service plants en route, so in most cases it’s best to leave plants behind in a move.

Personals 

Compact discs and records – those albums that you’ve come to love over the years…can warp in warm temperatures, it may be better to keep them with you in air-conditioned comfort during the trip. Check with your carrier to determine if that is necessary. 

Arrange for special shipments of your most valuable items. You will probably choose to carry these valuables with you or send them by insured or registered mail.
 Last minute checks…before you leave for your new home:

  • Check to make sure house is sealed securely (all doors and windows locked).

  • House keys and garage door opener left with your real estate agent or a friend, as agreed. 

  • Take one last look around. Check the backyard, garage, attic or basement, and all closets.

  • Make sure nothing is forgotten in the hustle bustle of the move.

If possible, allow for a leisurely amount of travel time between your old location and new location. If you’re traveling by automobile, try to explore the points of interest en route. Stop early for a satisfying meal and a good night’s rest.

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